Solar Systems

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Science
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5th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Within our solar system is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, and other smaller objects. Which will MOST likely share characteristics?
all the gas giants
all the planets
everything in our solar system
rotation cycles of the planets
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Jupiter is closer to the Sun and can move faster than the Earth allowing it to have the ability to gather comets for moons.
The gas that makes up Jupiter creates a friction in space which causes material to develop near it, making new moons.
Jupiter is a larger planet than Earth and has a larger gravitational attraction. This causes other objects to orbit it from a greater distance.
More objects just are attracted to Jupiter because of its rings.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is stopping the Moon from flying off in a straight line away from the Earth?
Electromagnetic attraction between the Earth and Moon
Electromagnetic attraction between the Sun and Moon
Gravitational pull between the Sun and Moon
Gravitational pull between the Earth and Moon
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The following chart was placed in a student's journal.
What criteria did the student most likely use to separate the two sets of planets?
planets with and without moons
terrestrial planets and gas giants
planets with water and planets without water
planets with atmospheres and planets without atmospheres
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What technologies do scientists use to study the solar system?
microscopes, test tubes, and beakers
computers and calculators
telescopes, space probes, satellites, and rovers
maps and globes
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where is the Earth positioned in the solar system?
First orbit from the Sun
Second orbit from the Sun
Fourth orbit from the Sun
Third orbit from the Sun
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the Earth a part of?
The outer planet family
One of Jupiters Moons
A collection of moons that orbit the sun
solar system part of a system of planets orbiting around a star
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
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